Will Kyrie benefit from Durant's leadership? (1:33)

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Lowe: Ten NBA things I like and don't like, including the fun version of CP3

This week we highlight the problems in Brooklyn, Dennis Smith Jr. and the new All-Star Game.

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Kyrie's season is over (again), but does that mean Brooklyn's is?

The Brooklyn Nets always knew this season would be a challenge, but with Kyrie Irving officially shut down, can they still make the most of it?

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Embiid has 39, powers 76ers past Nets in overtime, 112-104

Joel Embiid had 39 points and 16 rebounds, Alec Burks and Shake Milton added big baskets in overtime and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their dominance at home with a 112-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.

Dinwiddie lobs to Jordan for alley-oop finish (0:18)

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Kyrie out for season after shoulder surgery (0:49)

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Kyrie to have season-ending shoulder surgery

Nets GM Sean Marks said the team is "looking at the big picture" after announcing star guard Kyrie Irving will have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder.

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Sources: Kyrie considering shoulder surgery

Nets star Kyrie Irving is considering treatment options on his right shoulder impingement, including the possibility of surgery, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews.

Why Max has reservations about Kyrie as NBPA VP (2:03)

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Kyrie still in pain, set to see another specialist

Kyrie Irving will see a specialist later this week, but Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said "he did not want to go there" when asked whether the guard could miss the rest of the season.

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NBA Power Rankings: Second-half storylines for all 30 teams

Which teams are set to climb the standings, and which teams are fighting for playoff spots?

Perkins: Kyrie as VP of NBPA is 'the blind leading the blind' (0:46)

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Kyrie replaces Pau as a VP of players' union

Kyrie Irving has replaced Pau Gasol as a vice president of the NBA players' union.

NBA sights and sounds: The top moments from the first half (2:35)

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Dinwiddie has creative idea for fans to invest in him (1:05)

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Raptors 'zombie'-like as win streak ends at 15

The Nets had an answer for every Raptors rally Wednesday night and ended Toronto's 15-game winning streak in a 101-91 victory that had guard Kyle Lowry comparing his team's effort to that of "walking zombies."

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